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This lesson covers essential knowledge about the Arnold Air Society (AAS), including the AAS motto, official flower, colors, and symbols. Explore membership types such as active, inactive, associate, and honorary. Learn about the roles within the unit and area/national staff positions, including Commander, Deputy Commander, and various officers. Additionally, discover the significance of conclaves, including the National Conclave (NATCON) and Area Conclave (ARCON), and understand the governance and constitutional aspects of the AAS, including the process for amendments and national awards.
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AAS Candidate Training Program Knowledge Lesson 2: General AAS Knowledge and AAS Structure
Topics • AAS Motto • AAS Official Flower • AAS Colors • AAS Symbol and Insignia • AAS membership types
Topics Cont’d • Unit Staff positions • Area & National Staff positions and ranks • Conclaves
AAS Motto “The warrior who cultivates his mind polishes his arms.” -Duc de Boufflers
AAS Official Flower Crimson Glory Rose
AAS Colors • White: Purity of intent • Red: Blood shed by Americans fighting for freedom • Blue: The sky in which we fly • Gold: The wings with which we fly and warrior courage
AAS Symbols and Insignia AAS Ribbon AAS Rank Pin
AAS Membership Types • Active • Has completed candidacy, paid dues, and is in good standing • Inactive • Is in good standing and has paid dues but does not met other standards • Associate • Is a member of Silver Wings • Honorary • Is not eligible for active membership but has contributed to AAS
AAS Staff Positions • Commander • Deputy Commander • Operations Officer • Information Management Officer
AAS Staff Positions, Cont’d • Financial Management Officer • Public Affairs Officer • Candidate Training Officer • Support Officer
Conclaves • National Conclave (NATCON) • Governed by the AAS National Constitution • National Awards • National Vote • Next Nat’l HQ and NATCON HQ • Joint Nat’l Project • Constitutional Amendments (2/3 to pass) • Area Conclave (ARCON) • Similar to NATCON on a smaller scale • 11 total ARCONs
Review • AAS Motto • AAS Official Flower • AAS Colors • AAS Symbol and Insignia • AAS membership types
Review Cont’d • Unit Staff positions • Area & National Staff positions and ranks • Conclaves